Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Duck for Sailcloth from Japan
Specialized dyed plain weave duck over 170 g/m², polyester staple with cotton mix, classified HTS 5514.21.00.90. Provides balanced strength for recreational sailcloth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify UV and tear strength if claiming technical textile status
• Document roll widths to confirm not printcloth exclusions
• Avoid reclassification by specifying staple fiber, not filament